Small But Mighty Episode 11: Evelyn Watts on going from serial hobbyist role to side-gig success

These days, there are so many people with full-time jobs who also have side gigs. And the reasons vary from fulfilling the basic need of additional income to wanting to build a business to replace the full-time income. But there are also people who are looking to do something different and fulfilling in totally different ways. That's what led my friend, Evelyn Watts, to start her jewelry business, Wavy Nettles. In this episode, we explore some of the different aspects of the side gig and how to make it work.

PodcastKaren WilsonNovember 17, 2020artisan metalsmith, handmade, creative outlet, Wavy Nettles, side gig, Evelyn Watts, metalsmith artist, jewelry, hobbyComment

Small But Mighty Episode 10: Alex Keenan on pushing through fear to make an impact

Alex Keenan of Stage Light Communications is helping people step out of their comfort zone and take their place on stages of all kinds—in team meetings, boardrooms, and beyond. There’s a vulnerability to putting yourself out there, and some people never get over the nerves. But it is possible to get over the fright. In this episode, Alex and I chat about her work and the life-changing impact it’s had on some of her clients.

Small But Mighty Episode 9: Colleen Kanna on merging fashion, function, and comfort

The theme for October has definitely been women helping women. My guest on this episode, Colleen Kanna, owner of COKANNA and a cancer survivor, wanted to give women going through breast cancer treatment the kind of clothing options that she struggled to find during her own treatments. It’s a powerful thing when women take on the problems we experience, because it means we can take the hard-earned lessons and wisdom we’ve learned and put it out in the world for others to benefit from.

Small But Mighty Episode 8: Sam Razzaghi on helping women carry less

Product designs from women are often inspired by personal wishes that can’t be found anywhere. That’s Sam Razzaghi’s story at a high level, but Sam is motivated by much more than wanting a more functional bag for the commute, as she shares in this episode.

PodcastKaren WilsonOctober 6, 2020Handbags, women, laptop bag, commuting, handbag designer, community builderComment

Small But Mighty Episode 7: Lydia Di Francesco on avoiding burnout, finding your niche

For eight years, Lydia Di Francesco, a Stress-Reduced Fat Loss™ Practitioner, has worked in the wellness industry and built a successful business. Like so many business owners, though, she’s had her struggles. In this episode, Lydia shared what she’s learned about narrowing down her target market and the impact burnout had on her both personally and as a business owner.

PodcastKaren WilsonSeptember 22, 2020stress-reduced fat loss, burnout, marketing, business models, target market, burnout recovery, design your lifeComment

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